CAD Technician
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Qualifications
- Preference will be given to candidates with minimum 4+ year of experience in using CAD tool.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD software and familiarity with other CAD software.
- Proficiency in Civil3D software
- Proficiency in MicroStation software
- BIM tools (Revit, Navisworks)
- Detail-oriented with a strong understanding of Geotechnical drawings
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to work well within a team-oriented environment.
- Possessing a strong desire to learn, cultural awareness, an open-minded outlook, and strong English skills.
- Diploma or Bachelor of Engineering in Civil.
Responsibilities
- Create, review, and revise detailed AutoCAD drawings for Engineering projects, ensuring compliance with standards and specifications.
- Produce 2D and 3D CAD drawings for geotechnical projects such as foundations, retaining walls, earthworks, tunnels, slopes, ground improvement, etc.
- Prepare site plans, trial pit logs, borehole logs, and geotechnical cross‐sections.
- Assist engineers by preparing geotechnical profiles, sections, and geological models.
- Collaborate with project engineers and designers to gather requirements, clarify project specifications, and ensure accurate representation of design intent.
- Maintain drawing accuracy, quality, and consistency by adhering to organizational and regulatory standards.
- Update, organize, and manage drawing files, ensuring all documentation is accessible and up to date.
- Identify and communicate potential design issues, proposing solutions to ensure optimal project delivery.
- Assist in developing and refining AutoCAD workflows to improve efficiency and standardization within the team.
- Familiarity with geotechnical terminology
- Familiar with Upload/update drawings in Common Data Environments (CDE) like ProjectWise, BIM360, ACC, etc
- Must complete a high-quality self-check of own work with efficiency. Shall follow internal QC processes.
- Perform review of engineering drawings, as per markups made by the Checkers. Verify to ensure drawings modifications are accurately and correctly conducted.
- Reporting progress of work assignment to immediate supervisor. Understands the project schedule and budget requirements.
- Communicate with internal peers and project team and required to answer questions regarding deliverables.
- Capable of multi-tasking and managing multiple projects with the ability to accurately predict the time required to fulfil the individual scopes of work required.
- Be able to perform Material Take-Offs with CAD tool and excel.
- Actively participate in the design and provide input to the design team throughout the design process.
- Ensuring that quality procedures are implemented and maintained.
- Provide regular work status updates, including risks or concerns, to Lead Designer.
- Ensure that Health & Safety is embedded into all work practices in line with company policies.
- Develop expertise and stay up to date of developments in Drafting skills.
- Support the company’s approach to sustainability.
- Be able to communicate in a multi-disciplinary project team internally and externally.
- Be able to communicate to UK and other region.
- Be willing to learn and be polyvalent.
- Identify improvements (where possible) to enhance WSP service to clients. Complete accurate timesheets by set deadline.
About WSP
WSP is a global professional services firm headquartered in Montréal, providing engineering, advisory, and science-based expertise. It serves clients across transportation and infrastructure, property and buildings, earth and environment, energy, water, and other sectors.
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